Places to go in Minneapolis

Arts & Culture

Minnesota History Center

Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.

345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Arts & Culture

Minnesota Orchestra

Cube-filled auditorium, known for its acoustics, hosting diverse concerts for grown-ups & kids.

1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Family

Minnesota Zoo

A 485-acre preserve exhibiting local & global animals from Russian grizzly bears to butterflies.

13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA

Outdoors

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.

3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA

Outdoors

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Food & Drink

Mojo Coffee Gallery

Chill coffeehouse/pottery studio in a historic space with light fare, baked goods & outdoor seating.

2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA

Arts & Culture

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

60 E Broadway Level 2, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Family

Nickelodeon Universe

Family-focused amusement park with rides, an adventure course & mini-golf, plus themed play areas.

5000 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Food & Drink

NOLO's Kitchen & Bar

Serves American comfort food in a sleek space upstairs, with bites and beers in the downstairs bar.

515 N Washington Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

Outdoors

North Commons Park

Spacious park provides athletic fields & courts, a playground, picnic space & seasonal water park.

1801 N James Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA

Arts & Culture

Northrup King Building

1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA

Arts & Culture

Paisley Park

Prince's private estate & production complex featuring artifacts from his life & guided tours.

7801 Audubon Rd, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA

Arts & Culture

Palace Theatre

Big-name live-music shows in a former 1916 vaudeville theater with preserved retro touches.

17 W 7th Pl, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Food & Drink

Patisserie 46

Bakery/cafe with a warm atmosphere turning out French breads, croissants, coffee & light bites.

4552 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419, USA

Nightlife

Prohibition Bar

Speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar offering views of the skyline from the 27th floor of the W Hotel.

Speakeasy in the Sky, 821 S Marquette Ave 27th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Sports & Recreation

Refuge Golf Club & Wedding Venue

21250 Yellow Pine St NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011, USA

Outdoors

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Park with outdoor baseball, basketball, tennis & playground, plus an indoor recreation center.

4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA

Food & Drink

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis

Brunch, dinner & wine in a design studio's chic, glass-walled rooftop area with trees & chandeliers.

6801 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435, USA

Nightlife

Roxy's Cabaret

1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Sports & Recreation

Royal Golf Club

11455 20th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, USA

Sports & Recreation

Rush Creek Golf Club

7801 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311, USA

Wellness

SALT Salon Spa Cafe

3947 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA

Arts & Culture

Science Museum of Minnesota

Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Family

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA